About Membership

The Friends of Abrams Planetarium (members) are people who support our institution financially. Members received our gratitude as well as additional perks. Memberships are available in several categories. All members receive:

• A subscription to the Sky Calendar
• Friends of Abrams quarterly newsletter
• 10% at the gift shop

Additional benefits vary by level.

Student/Senior Membership - $25

• • Admission for 1 person to public shows

Individual - $35

• • Admission for 1 person to public shows
  • 10% discount for private shows

Family - $60

• • Admission for up to 4 people to public shows
  • 10% discount for private shows
  • 10% discount for event rentals

Family+ - $85

• • Admission for up to 4 people to public shows
  • Admission for 2 children to our Spartan Young Astronomer Club
  • 10% discount for private shows
  • 10% discount for event rentals

Supporting - $100

• • Admission for up to 6 people to public shows
  • Admission for 2 children to our Spartan Young Astronomer Club
  • 10% discount for private shows
  • 10% discount for event rentals

Sustaining - $500

• • Admission for up to 10 people to public shows
  • Admission for 4 children to our Spartan Young Astronomer Club
  • 1 free private show a year
  • 10% discount for additional private shows
  • 10% discount for event rentals

Superstar Patron - $1000+

• • Admission for up to 10 people to public shows
  • Admission for 5 children to our Spartan Young Astronomer Club
  • 2 free private shows a year
  • 10% discount for additional private shows
  • 10% discount for event rentals

You can become a member by coming into the planetarium, calling us at (517) 355-4676, or by  donating through university advancement (please note this method does take longer as we are sent lists of donors at the end of every month).

You can also mail us a check with your name and address to:
Abrams Planetarium
Michigan State University
755 Science Road
East Lansing, MI 48824